Found 18 Articles for Mysteries

Let us first create a table −mysql> create table DemoTable    -> (    -> Amount int    -> ); Query OK, 0 rows affected (0.50 sec)Insert some records in the table using insert command −mysql> insert into DemoTable values(10); Query OK, 1 row affected (0.17 sec) mysql> insert into DemoTable values(20); Query OK, 1 row affected (0.11 sec) mysql> insert into DemoTable values(30); Query OK, 1 row affected (0.10 sec) mysql> insert into DemoTable values(40); Query OK, 1 row affected (0.15 sec)Display all records from the table using select statement −mysql> select *from DemoTable;Output+--------+ | Amount ... Read More

Touching wood is probably one of the most commonly held beliefs to have existed all through the years. The idea behind the superstition that touching wood is lucky is more accurate that, touching or knocking on a piece of wood seals up a lucky thing or one’s own luck. This superstition is known to have more than one origin and is a subject of debate.Mythological MentionsOne of the explanations about its origin could be the age-old Pagan belief that trees were the homes of spirits, dryads, fairies and such other mystical creatures. A person in order to ask for a good ... Read More

This is one of the negative superstitions which are still prevalent to this day. As the stories go, the origin of this was in a very dark time in our history. It was at a time when racism was at its peak throughout the world. Black men and women were tortured and killed on a daily basis without any law prohibiting it. This is why most people who know the origin of this superstition try to avoid speaking about it.Origin of SuperstitionThis superstition did not start like this, it used to be something like “step on a crack and your ... Read More

The first sign of this re-evaluation came when the poet Sidney Lanier in “Shakespeare and His Forerunners” published in 1902, and ‘The Phoenix and Turtle’ in which he described as having ‘more complex ideas in it, for the number of words than perhaps any other poem in our language’.The Princess of the Dragon kingdom was ready to wed the Prince of the Phoenix Kingdom but the Prince gets kidnapped! An evil witch, which was trapped, orchestrated the abduction of the Prince.Mystery CastleMystery Castle is a sprawling 18-room home located in the foothills of South Mountain Park in Phoenix. It is ... Read More

The Shiva Linga is a symbol of the Universe, which means a doorway to the beyond. The two parts of the Shiva Linga, which are the ling and the Panapattam, represents the Universal self (Lord Shiva) in his awakened aspect, being in union with his dynamic energy (the Shakti, Parvathi). This combination is also interpreted as worship of reproduction function stating Ling as Phallus and Panapattam or Yoni as Vagina of the Universal Parents.Shiva Linga is also a representation of pineal gland present in Epithalamus, near to the center of the brain. It is also the cosmic form of fire.How ... Read More

The famous painting of Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci is one of the most loved paintings on earth till today. This artistic wonder has been inspirational for all the artists for more than five centuries.Who’s this Lisa?The subject of this painting, Mona Lisa meaning, “My Lady Lisa” was actually Lisa Gherardini, the wife of Francesco Del Giocondo who was a wealthy merchant, commissioned the work of her painting. The great painter Leonardo da Vinci painted this, which bears the title La Gioconda. The painting displays an enigmatic smile for which there is a huge fan base all over ... Read More

Fate or Providence is not merely an abstract entity governing our lives trivially. It is the course of someone's life for someone or something, seen as outside their control. It is rather the whole substance in dominating us usually. But that does not mean, a human being should forget all labor and toil to wait for what is stored for him in future.Fate Looms LargeA girl was very diligent and sincere in her studies. She always secured the first rank in her class and was prepared well to appear in her final exams the next day. But her fate was ... Read More

The famous pilgrimage spot, Kamakhya temple is situated on Nilachal hill in Guwahati, Assam. This temple was built centuries ago and is one of the most powerful among the 18 Shakti Peethams.Besides the main deity Kamakhya, few more avatars of Kali such as Dhumavati, Matangi, Bagola, Tara, Kamala, Bhairavi, Chinnamasta, Bhuvaneshwari and Tripura Sundari Devi shrines are located in the same compound.Celebrating WomanhoodThere is no sculpture of Parvathi Devi or Shakti in the sanctum, like in other Shakti Peethams or Devi temples. In a corner of a cave inside the temple, an image of a yoni or the female genitalia ... Read More

The day before Diwali is known as Kali Chaudas or Naraka Chaturdasi in Hindu tradition. Diwali is celebrated as a festival of happiness which gets after prolonged suffering. As every festival has a story in Hindu Mythology for celebration, Diwali also has many stories attached.Main ReasonDuring Dwaparyug, there was a demon called Narakasura who tortured people for his pleasure. When all the people prayed to Lord Krishna to protect them, Krishna along with Satyabhama his consort, came to kill Naraka.As Satyabhama was actually another form of the goddess Earth and Krishna is none but Lord Vishnu, Naraka should not be ... Read More

Black Magic is generally practised by Tantriks with an intention of inflicting negativity into a person’s life. The activities done using black magic are mostly palpable which might result in some detrimental effects on a person’s physical and mental status. In most cases, the Tantriks invite evil soul and makes offerings and things related to the person on whom this should be done. The things can be like a piece of cloth from the dress of that person, hair or nails of that person etc. These are evil practices and there are many types of these that are practised in ... Read More